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“We really had some adventures...”
Wydenia Perry and Essie Gregory, who have visited over 125 countries together, talk about their travels.
Recorded in New York, NY.
“I can't even begin to tell you the misery of rain.”
George Hill remembers being homeless. Hill has been off the streets for 10 years.
Recorded in Santa Monica, CA.
“You wouldn't give me the time of day...”
Joe Hunter, who was Ray Charles' road manager, and his wife, Trudy, a back-up singer, remember falling in love.
Recorded in Memphis, TN.
“When I was in high school I was afraid of you...”
Master quilter Geraldine Nash (R) talks to her former math teacher, Gustina Atlas, who is now her quilting student, about their friendship.
Recorded in Port Gibson, MS.
“My brother came home wearing an afro.”
Judith Wilson tells her husband, Donald Kaufman, about a conversation that changed her life.
Recorded in Oakland, CA.
“She absolutely knocked me out...”
Donald Taylor tells his son Cheo about falling in love with Cheo's mother, Doris.
“We went down there in a Pullman...”
Leon May, who fought as a Marine in World War II, tells his daughter about leaving for basic training.
Recorded in Detroit, MI.
“Recess came and the boys had a football...”
Mweupe Mfalme Nguni remembers his first day at an integrated elementary school in 1965.
“I can still hear him hollering and coaching...”
William Haley (L) and his brother Glen remember their father, Joseph Howard Haley, founder of Jackie Robinson West Little League in Chicago.
Recorded in Chicago, IL.
“I got to find a job I can do for thirty years in this place.”
Dorothy Glinton tells her son, Sonari, about becoming a manager at Ford Motor Plant in Chicago.
